A-Z topics

Periodontal Diseases

ADA News

• Tooth Loss and Cardiovascular Disease (Jan. 9, 2006)
• Third molar study inconclusive
  (June 7, 2005)
• ‘What is Our Role?’ Oral-Medical Relationship Explored (June 2005)
• Researchers link periodontal bacteria to atherosclerosis (Feb. 14, 2005)
• Periodontal disease linked to mortality in diabetes patients: study (Jan. 10, 2005)
• Deep periodontal pockets linked with ECG abnormalities (July 1, 2004)
• Study finds infertility treatment affects periodontal health (June 29, 2004)

• Study links gum disease, heart attack risk independent of smoking
  (June 21, 2004)
• African-Americans show higher prevalence of periodontitis: study
  (June 15, 2004)
• New Surgeon General report links smoking and periodontal disease
  (May 28, 2004)
• Periodontal therapy lowers levels of heart disease inflammation markers (April 21, 2004)
• Vitamin and extract supplement improves smokers' response to periodontal therapy
  (March 31, 2004)
• Scientists sequence genome of pathogen associated with gum disease
  (March 30, 2004)

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The Journal of the American Dental Association
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• Treating Asymptomatic Patients (December 2005)
• Smoking Cessation: No Longer a Choice (August 2005)
• Exploring Our Role as Health Care Providers: The Oral-Medical Connection 
  (June 2005)
• Serum and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels of Ciprofloxacin in Patients With Periodontitis (December 2004)
• Translating Findings of Systematic Reviews Into Consensus Statements on Periodontal Therapy (August 2004)
• The New Blood Pressure Guidelines (May 2004)
• Systemic Amyloidosis Manifesting as Localized, Severe Periodontitis (May 2004)
• Pregnant?: Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy   (January 2004)
• A Prospective Study of Social Support, Anger Expression and Risk of Periodontitis in Men (December 2003)
• Assessing Periodontal Disease Risk: A Comparison of Clinicians’ Assessment Versus a Computerized Tool (May 2003)
• The Efficacy of an Essential Oil Antiseptic Mouthrinse vs. Dental Floss in Controlling Interproximal Gingivitis: A Comparative Study (March 2003)
• Oral Health, Heart Health (June 2002)
  Exploring the link between Oral Infection and Cardiovascular Disease
• Does Chronic Periodontitis Cause Coronary Heart Disease? A Review of the Literature (June 2002)
• Does Chronic Periodontitis Cause Coronary Heart Disease? A Review of the Literature (JADA 2002) | PDF file/106k
• Infections and Their Role in Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease (June 2002)
• Infections and Their Role in Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease (JADA 2002) |
  PDF file/132k
• Oral Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (June 2002)
• Oral Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (JADA 2002) |
  PDF file/415k
• Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Epidemiology and Possible Mechanisms (June 2002)
• Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Epidemiology and Possible Mechanisms (JADA 2002) | PDF file/134k
• Taking Oral Health to Heart: An Overview (June 2002)
• Taking Oral Health to Heart: An Overview (JADA 2002) | PDF file/78k
• The Relationship Between Oral Conditions and Ischemic Stroke and Peripheral Vascular Disease (June 2002)
• The Relationship Between Oral Conditions and Ischemic Stroke and Peripheral Vascular Disease (JADA 2002) | PDF file/152k
• Validity and Accuracy of a Risk Calculator in Predicting Periodontal Disease
  (May 2002)
• Women and Periodontal Disease  (May 2002)
• The Nonsurgical Treatment of Patients With Periodontal Disease: Results After Five Years (March 2002)
• Women's Health Issues and Their Relationship to Periodontitis  (March 2002)
• Examining the Link Between Coronary Heart Disease and the Elimination
  of Chronic Dental Infections  (July 2001)
• Periodontal Infection and Preterm Birth: Results of a Prospective Study (July 2001)
• Comparative Efficacy of an Antiseptic Mouthrinse and an Antiplaque/Antigingivitis Dentifrice: A Six-Month Clinical Trial (May 2001)
• A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Disease
  (April 2000)

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Additional Resources

• ADA Research Agenda
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• A-Z Topic: Periodontal Screening & Recording®:
  An Early Detection System Q & A
• Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Periodontal Diseases
• Oral Health Topics A-Z: Wisdom Teeth
• Periodontal Disease and Coronary Heart Disease: A Reappraisal of the Exposure
• Periodontal Disease as a Risk Factor for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes:
  Summary of a Systematic Review | PDF file/25k
• Science in the News: Exploring the Association Between Dental and Arterial Plaque
• Third Molar Removal: Summary of a Systematic Review | PDF file/26k

ADA Dental Minute

• Perio Screening and Computers

ADA Public Service Announcements

• Scoring Against Gum Disease

ADA Video News Releases

• Gum Disease

Research & Clinical Issues

• Periodontal Screening and Recording^® (PSR^®): An Early Detection System Q & A

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